Set against the backdrop of pre-World War I Europe, the story follows Aline Solini, a captivating Russian woman seeking to elevate her status after abandoning her husband. In Marisi, she encounters Richard Stetton, a wealthy but naive American playboy. Aline cunningly exploits Richard's affections and wealth to infiltrate high society, all while plotting her ascent toward the throne. The narrative explores themes of ambition, manipulation, and the allure of social prestige in a world on the brink of upheaval.
STAIRWAY TO HOMICIDE Unpublished for more than 50 years, HOW LIKE A GOD is the earliest masterpiece by an author who would later be named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America and become world famous for creating one of the most enduring characters in the mystery genre. In the shadowy stairwell of a New York City brownstone, a man stealthily begins to climb. In the pocket of his coat, a loaded revolver. At the top of the stairs, a woman he intends to kill. But who…? This extraordinary novel by Rex Stout, the legendary creator of Nero Wolfe, is a psychological thriller like none you have ever read. As William Sidney climbs the stairs, you’ll dive deep into his troubled past, uncovering scandalous secrets and deceptions. And all the while, step by creeping step, he draws closer to a shocking act of violence…
Lora Winter, a woman entangled with four men—each the father of her child—finds her life spiraling when a fifth man arrives unexpectedly. As she hides from this new threat, the narrative unfolds into a complex psychological puzzle, exploring themes of desperation and moral ambiguity. The characters engage in dark actions like kidnapping and blackmail, challenging traditional crime novel conventions. This gripping tale intricately weaves their stories, revealing the depths of human relationships and the lengths one might go to protect oneself.
The Men Who Killed the Luftwaffe tells the story of the striking
transformation - one of the marvels of modern warfare - that enabled the U.S.
to crush the air forces of the Third Reich.
Official Correspondence Relating to the Admission of Montana as a State Into the Union - and other official papers comprising correspondence with the State and War Departments, at Washington, and including proclamations and official addresses of Jos. is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1892. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Set against a backdrop of legal intrigue, this novel features Simon Leg, a composed middle-aged lawyer, and his energetic assistant, Dan Culp. Their dynamic foreshadows the iconic duo of Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin, showcasing Stout's early character development. Originally published in All-Story Weekly, it combines elements of a legal thriller with detective fiction, offering a glimpse into the author's evolving narrative style and character creation long before his famous series debuted.
The novella delves into the intricate dynamics of a specialty food manufacturer, highlighting the intertwining family and business relationships among its owners and employees. When Nero Wolfe experiences a personal incident involving a poisoned product from the company, he is driven to uncover the truth behind the sinister events. The narrative is marked by its dark complexity, showcasing Wolfe's investigative prowess alongside his assistant, Archie Goodwin.
A grand master of the form, Rex Stout is one of America's greatest mystery writers, and his literary creation Nero Wolfe is one of fiction's greatest detectives. In this pair of classic Nero Wolfe mysteries, Stout is at his unparalleled best as the arrogant, gourmandizing, sedentary sleuth and his trusty man-about-town, Archie Goodwin, are served two lethally appetizing cases
Black orchids: Not much can get Nero Wolfe to leave his comfortable brownstone, but the showing of a rare black orchid lures him to a flower show. Unfortunately, the much-anticipated event is soon overshadowed by a murder as daring as it is sudden. It's a case of weeding out a cunning killer who can turn up anywhere--and Wolfe must do it quickly. Because a second case awaits his urgent attention: a society widow on a mailing list of poison-pen letters leading to a plot as dark as any orchid Wolfe has ever encountered
A grand master of the form, Rex Stout is one of America’s greatest mystery writers, and his literary creation Nero Wolfe is one of fiction’s greatest detectives. Here, in Stout’s third and fourth complete Wolfe mysteries, the arrogant, gourmandizing, sedentary sleuth and his trusty man-about-town, Archie Goodwin, solve two of their most baffling cases.The Rubber BandWhat do a Wild West lynching and a respected English nobleman have in common? On the surface, absolutely nothing. But when a young woman hires his services, it becomes Nero Wolfe’s job to look deeper and find the connection. A forty-year-old pact, a five-thousand-mile search, and a million-dollar murder are all linked to an international scandal that could rebound on the great detective and his partner, Archie, with fatal abruptness.The Red BoxMurder by chocolate? That’s the premise Nero Wolfe must operate from when a beautiful woman is poisoned after indulging in a box of candy. It’s a case that the great detective—no stranger himself to overindulgence—is loath to take for a variety of reasons, including that it may require that he leave his comfortable brownstone. But he and Archie are compelled by a mystery that mixes high fashion and low motives…and a killer who may have made the deadliest mistake.
